演
Words/compounds
Example sentences
演奏
楽団は行進曲を何曲か演奏した。
The band played several marches.
The band played several marches.
 
管弦楽団は郷愁に満ちた音楽を演奏し始めた。
The orchestra struck up nostalgic music.
The orchestra struck up nostalgic music.
演説
あいつが演説するなんて片腹痛い。
The idea that he is going to make a speech is laughable.
The idea that he is going to make a speech is laughable.
 
その演説は大喝采をもって歓迎された。
The speech was greeted by loud cheers.
The speech was greeted by loud cheers.
 
音楽でも演説でも、間合いはすばらしい効果をあげるものとしてしばしば利用される。
In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.
In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.
講演
講演は彼らの社会運動を支持していた。
The address was in favor of their social movement.
The address was in favor of their social movement.
演奏会
今年も、アマチュア音楽家の定期演奏会が頻繁に開催される。
This year too there are many regular concerts for amateur musicians being held.
This year too there are many regular concerts for amateur musicians being held.
実演
セールスマンはその機械の使用方法を実演してみせた。
The salesman demonstrated how to use the machine.
The salesman demonstrated how to use the machine.
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